The sternum is what anatomical direction from the vertebral column?

The correct answer will be - ventral or anterior

Explanation:

Anatomist has determined the position of the bones of the skeletal system by assigning them a standard position represented by the standard terms. The front and back position of the body is represented by the dorsal-ventral plane or anterior-posterior position.

The anterior represents the front position in the ventral portion whereas the posterior represents the back position or the dorsal portion of the body.

Since sternum lies in front of the vertebral column or the spinal cord therefore, the anterior is the correct answer.